Blinka

Active · Banking for US companies operating globally

YC F26

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Founders

Juan Pablo LinaresFounder/CEO

About Blinka

Blinka is banking for US companies operating globally. Our customers incorporate in the US but run their operations, teams, and vendors from other countries. They use Blinka as their primary operating account. With Blinka, companies can: - Open a USD business account without being in the US. - Send money abroad without the usual 4–5% FX fees. - Earn yield on treasuries. - Issue global corporate cards with 1.5% cash back and 0 international fees. - Manage their financial operations with our AI tools.

YC batch: F26 · Fall 2026
Status, per YC: Active
Category: AI
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Checked: 6h ago

YC tags: Fintech, AI

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Joined a programOct 29, 2026

Joined Y Combinator's Fall 2026 batch (F26).

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Blinka in F26: 219 companies, 89% AI

Blinka: questions

Which YC batch was Blinka in?

Blinka was in Y Combinator's Fall 2026 batch (F26).

Is Blinka still active?

Y Combinator lists Blinka as active.

Who founded Blinka?

Blinka's founders, as listed on its YC page: Juan Pablo Linares (Founder/CEO).

Where is Blinka based?

Blinka lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.